[Tutor] Image Analysis

[Eike Welk]

Hello Sam;

if you seriously want to do image analysis, you should use Numpy, 
Scipy, and Matplotlib. Scipy has a sub-project named 'ndimage' which 
implements many common image analysis algorithms. You should also 
subscribe to the mailinglists of these projects.

Numpy and Scipy:
http://www.scipy.org/
Matplotlib:
http://matplotlib.sourceforge.net/
A nice Python enhancement is Ipython:
http://ipython.scipy.org/moin/

You should also bookmark this page:
http://www.scipy.org/Numpy_Example_List

I have written a little program, to illustrate how it works. The 
program tries to recognize red blood cells in a microscopic image 
(from Wikipedia). It also counts the cells and measures their 
diameter. (The program does not work very well, although I've spent 
way too much time on it.)
I have attached the program, the input image, and the output image.

Usage:
Start Ipython with:
    ipython --pylab

Then type:
    run "image.py"

The program should run with regular Python as well.

Kind regards,
Eike.
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